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Compare train for Cardiff to Chippenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Chippenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 43m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 45 miles (73 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
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You'll arrive about 2m sooner (1h 13m by train vs 1h 15m by car). Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $21 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Cardiff to Chippenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Chippenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:19 AM 1h35 Cardiff 9:54 AM Chippenham $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:19 AM 1h35 Cardiff 9:54 AM Chippenham $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 AM 1h24 Cardiff 11:24 AM Chippenham $42 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Chippenham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Chippenham station (CPM).
- Travel with Great Western Railway to go to Chippenham by train.
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